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,1inne,noli, MILNE st.,ist;c.

MINNEAPoLlS, Dec. 24.-Thc past year
has been an evcntflll one for the -four
milling industry of Minneapolis. The
Northwestern Miller has prepared an
elaborate review of the year, which ap-
pears in its holiday number, The figures
for the flour ont put for 1881 are 6,Gl6, 100
barrels, against 1851, 900 barrels last
A.Ilnl.
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NEW MANITOBA CABINET.
Norquay Resigns, and DIr. Harrison Forms
"A New Cabinet.

Norquay Resigns, and Mr.. Harrison Forms
New Cabinet.
WINNIPEG, Man, Dec. 27.-Norquay
and La Riviere have resigned and left
their offices. Lieut. Governor Aikens
summoned Harrison, who formed the
following cabinet, which was sworn in:
Harrison, premier, minister of agricul-
ture and provincial treasurer; Hamil
ton, attorney general, Wilson,
minister public works and commissioner
railways; Joseph Burke, provincial secre-
tary. The latter was only make-shift
appointment till after the session, as the
government was afraid to open any Eng
lish constituency, Burke being French
man. 1t is believed Harrison will aban-
don the Red River Valley road. Nor
quay will, it is said, study and practice
law
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Eleven Were Drowned.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec a22-.A freight
steamer, the san Nincente, plying he
tween here and san Cruz took fire off
Pigeon Point, and burned to the waters
edge. She was sighted by the Queen of
the Pacific in time to save only eight of
thecrew, the other eleven having Jumped
into the sea and drowned.
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Dice, in the Aims House.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. os-Bubcock,
inventor of the fire eStin!5;:ishing ap-
paratus which bears his ualAr. died at
the aims house Saturday, aged 10 years.
AT one time he was in receipt of $4,000
per month fur royalty on his machines,
but after selling the patent rights the
money was soon spent. and for some
years he wandered about the state in
destitute condition. About six years
ago he was admitted to the almshuusc,
where he remained until his death.
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An Important Strike.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2G-Ihe district
assembly of the Reading railway en-
ployes held Il meeting Saturday and after
much discussion of the trouble among
coal handlers ordered a strike on all the
company's liues. The order effects nearly
60 900 NEIL
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DANIEL MANNING.

deemed best to summon the household
and. i'll the presence of his famly, at | 30
p. m, Mr.. Manning quietly and gently
ceased To breathe.
All through the late afternoon and
evening telegrams expressing sorrow and
bereavement were received by Mrs. Man
ming and James III. Manning, from prom
incnt people in Washington and other
large cities
The funeral of Daniel Manning
took place Tuesday, ut p. III. from st.
Paul's Episcopal church.
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\ HAPPY NEW YEAR is wha, Nc
wish all olr people. The citizen, of
Stark and adjoining counties have eA.
tended to the PEl:>> IL liberal PATRON
age during the year that is So near Il
close and onr efforts to give them Il
readable newspaper have met With
gratifying recognition. That the
dawniny of the new year may begin
an era OF grra, prosperity and hapli-
ness to all. is the wish uf the PHE>..
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A Good Showing,

HELENA, NJ. T., Dec. 27.-The total tax
list of this Q.ewis and Clarke) county this
year amounted to $lj6,000 Out of this
sum but *, 100 is advertised as delin-
quent, u fact which speaks we'll for the
prosperity of the county. Helena's city
assessment this year amounted to 81, 1O0,- =
O0G. that of Butte is 81, 200, 900.
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Bank consolidation at Duluth.

DULUTH, Dec. 2s.-'rhe announcement
that the Duluth and Union National
banks of the city were to consolidate the
first of the year causes great surprise in
banking financial circles here. The new
bank will be capitalized with paid up
stock of 81, 100000, making it the largest
and most successful bank in Duluth
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
THE TIMES WAS SOLD.
Transfer OF the Great Chicago Daily Pub


Transfer OF the Great Chicago Daily Pub
licly Announced.
CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-I'he Inter-Ocean
says that nothing now remains to COM
plete the transfer of the Times properly
to the West-Snowden syndicate except
the ratification In open court. The syn
dicate will assume control Of the paper
about Jan. 1. The most radical change
to he effected, so far as the general pub
lie is concerned, is the change of price
from five to three cents. The form of
the paper will also suffer q change, it is
Sni1
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CimMrrOn LunL District.

WsslllNGToS, Dec. % : Senator Noor-
hecs introduced bill to extend the laws
Of the United States except those pro-
viding for prc-emption, timber culture
and desert land entries nf the public
lands. over the public luud strip. south
Of the Indian territory. 1t creates the
land district of Cimarron.
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ANARCHY ISN'T FLouRIsHlMe.

Monument to the Elevated Dead Abaod-
oned for Lack of Contributions.
CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-The Central Labor
union has abandoned all idea of erecting
monument to the anarchists. The fund
which was started for that purpose is
still less than $780, and there seems to be
no hope of raising larger amount. The
two committees are each claiming the
exclusive rights to provide for the de-
ceased anarchists families, and still at
swords points.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
Canadian Pacific Steamers.

GLASGOW, Dec. 24.-'lhree steel steam
ers of 5000 tons burden have been con-
tracted for by the Canadian Pacific Rail
road company. The steamers will be
built at the Fairfield yard on the Clyde,
and will be used in the Canadian Pacific
company's Japanese service,
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
Want Paw for the Damages

ROCHESTER. n. ", Dec. 34-The city
authorities have decided to sue the
Vacuum Oil company of this city for
damages to sewers and other property
occasoned by the explosion of naphtha
"Wednesday. Several of the lateral sew
ers are thought to be ruined. IT is
thought that the litigation will involve
over $4,000 a number of private
damage suits will also be commenced in
al1 Probability
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x3OO 600 From Liuuor Lic.n.e,.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 23.-One hundred and
ten applications for licenses have been
filed with the city clerk up to Thursday
night. 1t is estimated that at least 800
licenses will be issued at the 81 900 rate.
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south st. Paul Stock Yards Opened.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 23.-The formal open
ing of the immense new stock yards at
South st. Paul, near this city, is now set
for the day after Christmas. Yesterday
hog buying began. Fowler Brothers is
grounds at pres present. The work m @ Of I Killing ing
and packing hogs will begin in about
two weeks, and many men will be EN-
plOYed
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To Erect Big Smelling Works.

HELENA, NJ. t., Dec. pa company,
headed by eN-Governor Hauser, of Mon
tana, Henry Willard and other Northern
Pacific officials will build gigantic snlelt
ing works here. costing over $500, 900.
Work is to commence within sixty days.
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clcveland's Present to the Pope.

BALTIMORE, Dec. ga special dis
patch from Rome to the sun says the
present from President Cleveland to the
pope has arrived. The present is u copy
of the United States constitution beauti-
fully engrossed and richly bound in book
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
Will Run Her Own ,1ints.

CITY OF MEXlCu, Dec 222o-lt is re-
ported that the government. which has
given notice to all mint contractors that
they must turn over the mints in four
months to duly appointed Representatives
of the treasury, will run the mints itself,
thus etlecting IL large annual saving.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31

FOl times the area nl Rhode l.
and has been settled i'm Dakota this
year. At this rate five wears will see all
the free cove rmmen1 land taken. and
too late will hc the cry of thousands
of homeless people.
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The Omaha Dividend.

New YORK, Dec. 2e.-The Chicago,
St. Paul, Minneapolis g. Omaha railroad
has declared dividend of 3 per cent. on
the preferred stock payable Jan 90.
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THE BEEcHER MEMORIAL.

The Statue Fund Already Amounts to
s3l.ooo---work to Be Commenced.
BROOKLYN, Dec. 24.-The Beecher Me-
mortal committee announce that the
statue fund now amounts to $31, ,0OO
Sculptor Ward has been instructed to
prepare contract for the erection of the
monument and to make immediate ar
rangements for its construction. 1t is
expected that it will be magnificent
piece Of the sculptor's art.
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Site for the National Gun Factory

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. a6.--There
will probably be Il bitter contest in con
gress over the selection of Il location of
the national gun factory. The chief of
ordinance has reported that the factory
ought not to he erected at the Watervlet
arsenal. and recommends that l'rankford
arsenal Philadelphia, bc selected
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
Can Write ",1d,e" on Mai, Matter

CHH WTTtc
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-l'he postmas
ter here has been notified hy the post
office department that the word "mdse"
can be written upon packages which con-
tain fourth-class matter AS far as can
be learned no other postmastcrs have
been notified of the matter.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
Dakota Election Returns.

BISMARCK, d. II, Dec. 27.-Gov.
Church has not yet received official re-
turns from several counties, which delays
him in issuing the proclamation. He
will send messengers after them and
charge the expenses to the respective
counties
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
No Cause for In,l;ctmcn,.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec. 23.-The Jones
county grand jnry, which has been for
several days investigating the charges of
corrupt and dishonorable practices
against \. +. Martin, ex-warden of the
Anamosa penitentiary, report that they
found no cause for a bill of indictment
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
OFFICIAL PAPER OF STARK COl'N NEl
Saturday. Dec. 81. 1851.

ONE and Il half million acres OF Di-
kota land passed into the hands of
settlers this yrlr.
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SUBSTANTIAL PHILANTHROPY.
Governor Aleer, of Detroit, Dispense,

Governor Alger, of Detroit, Dispenses
&15O.OOO to the Poor Of That City.
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 26.-To-day Gen.
r. A. Alger will begin to dispense,
through his agents, charitable gifts to
the probable amount of $3.50. 200, while
they may reach an even higher figure.
Last year he gave suits of clothes to 500
newsboys and sent flour and coal to
scores of homes. Despite the fact that
the general was somewhat imposed on
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31

lr is said that Delegate Clifford has
assurances that Fort Lincoln will not
bc abandoned. 1t ,lom,l I've made one
uf the largest forts in the country.
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Beecher,s Successor.

BRooKLYS, n. Y, Dec. 27.-There is
talk that Rev. Thomas X. Beecher, of
Elmira, will be called to fill his brothers.
place in Plymouth church.
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TENA> is not all sun shine. \ lnan
Austin Oh Thursday. 1t is the first
death hy freezing that ever occurred
In that section.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
Smith and k,lratn.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Smith aud Kilrain
have been engaged to box nightly al the
Aquarium for n week in February.
They will receive 81 .00n for the cXhibi-
tions.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31

MAJOR EDWARDS. of tn" Fargo Az
gus. has hcen indicted ior publishing
the Louisiana lottery advertisement.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
ST. Paul Cnble I,inc Fini.hpa.

ST. PAUL. Dec. 23-The work of
threading the cable Oh the new cable line
was completed Thursday. The manag-
ers hope to have everything in readiness
for running cars the first week in Janu-
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DEATH OF MARMADUKE.
Siissouri's Democratic Governor Sue
cumbs tn Acut. I,n.um,,,.

cumbs to Acute Pneumenia.
JEFFERSON City. Mo, Dec 2s-Gov-
ernor Marmaduke has been taken sud
denly ill aud his condition is serious. His
attending physician pronounces the dis
ease acute pneumonia DIR. Young, SUI
perintcndent of the Nevada asylum, has
been summoned by telegraph, as have
also some OF tine governors ST. Louis
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
Canada's New Goyernor-General.

LONDON, Dec. 2s.-The Manchester
Courier states that Lord Stanley Preston
has accepted the governor-generalship
of Canadn
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
Commissioners j. ID. &. Atkins Likely to
Resign After the HOLIDAYS

Resign After the Holidays.
WASHINGTON, Dec 21.-'Ihc resignation
of Hon. j. ID. {. Atkins. commissioner of
Indian affairs, is likely to he t"ndered
soon after the holidays, Mr.. Atkins, like
the late Secretary Folgcr. is Il nervous.
active, scrupulously honest man. and
overworks himself by looking into the
minute details of all the affairs OF his Of
flee. Assistant Commissioner upshaw
would be likely to succeed him.
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REVIEW OF UIscAr,;r,,

John Sappington Marmadullc was horn
i'll Saline county, Missouri March II.
.s:S:i. He attended Yale and Harvard
colleges, and in June, ls53. entered West
Point Military academy, from which in
sti1Eti"n he graduated four Years later
After the war he engaged in commercial
pursuits in II. Louis, and after filling
minor state offices. he was elected gov
ernor in 1854 by the Democrats.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31

friends. The governor recently returned
from Europe, where he spent several
months for the benefit of his health He
was in st. Louis during the severe
weather Of last week, and is believed to
have contracted the disease at the time.
LATER John s. Marma,lukc
died at the executive mansion at 9:3.
n'rlt.ck
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
In Chicago.

CHICAGO. Dec. Is
Wheat opened traction below yesterdays
close with considerable steadiness. January.
'sssr: February. 'alac: May, Slsc
Corn-+ar January, 4sssc February. 5lhc
May
Oats-3lc January. 34ssc May.
|. Pork-l5. 10 January. Is 20 May.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31
wichita's Collapsed Boom.

ST LovIs. Dec. 27.-George s. Rogers
invested at long range in Kansas real
estate last June. lie went to Wichita a
few days ago to see what had happened
to the boom. lie is in town to-day, and
tells Il remarkable tale of the collapse
One feature is Il street car line running
through IL corn field, with only one car
and one mule. He says he has aban-
doned his land to be sold for taxes
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31

RUssELI, A. AL0ER
+hor ,,o will +l,;c ,.oo, ,o,,e,t his Gift on
:tmuCh larger scale. Nearly l,3UO news
boys will be given suits of clothes. and
over 1000 families will he given ton of
coal and barrel of flour. None who
will rece;va coal snl tio,r know of Cen
sinor.s ;,,.aat;l,,1 ,n.1 tho r;fts viii
Hisei ~ ineenlions, % anu NV .; 49, M M.
therefore come "hoily as s'tfPl!se. Ahe
ulstrioutlon began Shrls!mas, iVo ialh-
lies being supplied directly 1fom dealers.
MARKET REPORTa.
In st. Paul.
ST. PAUL, Dec. ..
Wheat-Nol hard. 75l6c bid; No. northern,
14c bid: No northern. lie bid.
Corn-No. z. 421sc bid, A3]fc asked; December
and January, 421<c bid, <31fc asked.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31

alton in Bulgaria, nor h,.s: kus>i;, l@se,i
any intimation regarding the movement
of her troops on the frontier.
The Dickinson press., 1887-12-31

People believe that goods can
be sold for less than cost. when
they trade with C. S. Langdon,
who sells fine goods at reasona-
ble prices.
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BROWNE lis Honestx.

From the Walker County, Ga, Messenger.
One day recently, Colonel F. w.
Copeland was called upon to prosecute
an assault and battery case, which
had occurred between some dusky
damsels in the quiet village of Villa
now. On arriving at the place, a
negro man, Abe, by name, who hadn't
a thing in the world to do with the
case, but in behalf of his siGters, want
ed the court to know that he was
honest hurrisalllsyz gapefesrre : ehsa the eoi
onel, and while taking out his horse
said he had one request to make of
him. Mr.. Copeland, being employed
ON the other side, told him il was
useless as he was to appear against
his sisters. But the negro persisted
and was told to go ahead, when he
said:
81 vents yer pa to be subp@naed
in disher case in behalf of my sisters
HE doesn't know anything about
the case" said the colonel, land if
/ was to have him subpGnaed, what
good could he do them?"
"Well," said Abe, ode reason dat I
want him is: About eight or ten
years back he owed me a dollar, an
in payin' ov me he made a mistake
an gim' me q ten dollar bill an after
/ had KEEP it about two weeks, / took
Go nine dollars back to him. 1 les
wanted to show disher court dat I'm
homes II / is black, dat's all.
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One day, about y week later, In
passing o picture gallery, ne wander
ed N. There q one other person
only in the gallery; a lady Ira black,
with her hack to the door. Maaka-
lyme stood stiIl, with q sudden pang.
In a moment the lady turned her
head slightly and Maskelynesaw that
his heart had n~otdeceived him.
Flora was unconscious that she
was no longer alone. In the silence
and secluded remoteness of this cur
tanned room the burden carried day
alter day dropped away from her in
an interval of blessed calm. She sat
with her hands clasped in her lap.
Ali the worn lines of her delicate pro-
file were revealed to Maskelyne's eyes
now. Not changed Good God
He stood there d~evouring
her face with his glance
and a lump ached j n his throat. Not
changed She suddenly put up q small
hdTd a. . ifSSi0 sEIa0Sy OfavN Ei0TS
and brushed a tear hastily from her
cheek. At the same moment, as
though afraid of her weakness, she
started to her feet. Maskelyne, sim
ultaneously, had taken several steps
forward
They stood and looked at each 9th
er for one instant, as people who have
parted estranged on this earth may
meet again and look at each other in
some other world where misunder-
standings and mysteries r made
clear.
Then Flora, with another glance Of
her worn eyes, murmured Good
bye"
She was going toward the door.
He followed her.
MAY / not Talk home with your"
He had small consciousness OF what
he was saying.
twas a humble place. She made
no apology for it. She did not ask
him to. sit down. She stood as
though She expected every moment
he would 60.
In drawing of her gloves one ofthem
fell to The ground. Maskelyne stoop-
ed and seized it. He raised it and
with a blind impulse carried the poor
bit of shabby kid passionately to his
lips.
AL4IIAn@ Will IkFIlE
eyes. She put out her hand for her
glove.
Flora" he whispesed, "wiIl you
forgive me?" He had her hand in
both his W now, tightly locked in a
trembling clasp.
"Forgive you? she slowly repeated.
"Oh," she raised her arm with q
beautiful motion, sit is you who
ought to forgive"
mo, no.
After an instant she drew herself
softly away from him., The youth
had come back to her face. Shestood
with her repellent hand against his
breast.
Would you." she said searchingly,
and in the glance and attitude there
was once more the Flora Wade of
long ago, would you believe me II 1
told you that / cared for you even
even that day in camp, years ago?"
Maskelyne was silent. He drew O.
deep breath.
A - -
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Glimpse OF an Attractive MUIR
New York Correspondence Albany Evening
journal

Journal
Jere Dunn is one Of the bad men Of
New York city. He IS a man Of ins;in-
chile courage, and gamblers and fight
ers Of every degree are iii absolute fear
of him. 1t isnOt only because he killed
Elliott and Hughes, but because heIS
known to be always armed, quick as
flash, and utterly ignorant Of the
meaning of the word fear. II Dunn
happened to be a little more refined IN
manner, he would be a double of the
gambler John 0akhurst, whom Brete
Harte introduced in SO many of his
early sketches. He is usually called a
handsome man. Hehas asquaref face,
a. well-trlmmed dark beard, parted ID
the middle, ard M always wears q
perfectly fitting frock coat and
q high hat. The expression 81
his face is stern, alert and fixed.
He Is as tranquil as a wooden Indian.
The first time the writer ever saw him
was Immediately after the killing 81
Elliott III Chicago. A party was going
to a prize fight in Flushing, and
among fifty or sixty persons present
there were about forty OF the toughest
citizens of New York. On the way
down to the grounds on the boat the
one subject Of conversation was the
death OF Elliott, and vengeance loud
and deep on Dunn was pronounced
everywhere. It was said that he
would never dareto cometo New York
again. While the crowd was waiting
for the principals to appear there
was a rustic, a whisper and d move
ment among the t0ughs as their eyes
turned on Jese Dunn, who suddenly
walked ii anicng them as calm, col
lected and unA4e as ever. He was
correctly dressed evidently ia admir-
able health, end he looked around 81
the scowling faces without b trace 81
embarrassment Or apprehension
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At Toledo. Ohio, ". II. Ketebum, IT,.
twenty two years old. has recently CONS
into possession 81 q property worth S.,
100000. He has organized 4 female
minstrel troupe. with which be viii lake
the road IN a lew days Mr.. Kefchum >
family seriously object to the enterprise.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF
Traction Engine
Threshing Machine a. Saw Mill

DY vi rtue ofa Deed of Trust, executed by
ID John D. Burkhart, Jr. to the under
signed Trustee of Frick Il Company dated
December srd, 1884, and recorded in the
County Clerks Office of Berkeley Coun ty
w. Va, in Deed Book No. 81, pages 354
and 1855, and by virtue Of an agreement
made and entered into in writing, May 4,
1886, / will sell at public auction on
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